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mainsheet wmacken at 3:57am 02.03.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1060 Has anyone moved their mainsheet to a cabintop setup on an Oday25? I would like to, but i don't know
Cunningham rigging on Catalina 30? jeff950 at 11:35pm 02.02.09 Catalina 30 2/4392 We bought a 1982 Catalina 30 about a year ago. The previous owner wasn't much of a sailor, and some
Jedda 22 Tim Jedda 22 at 8:35pm 02.02.09 Other Sailboats 1/8257 Hey all, I sail a Jedda (Kestral) 22 twin swing keel (some were twin fixed), they were made near Mel
remove frozen, broken bolts John at 7:26pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 16/3096 So today I had the (keel stepped) mast pulled on my C36. This was in preparation for removing the bu
Winter Cover Aircooled at 7:02pm 02.02.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1840 Does anyone have a winter cover for mast-down storage out of water? If you do, what make do you rec
MacGregor Interior Refit rmcarter@comcast.net at 6:38pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/26377 There was a macGregor 25 that sold for $6,200 about two years ago. It had a beautiful refit on the
In search of a good used H34 mast (1984) gordonac at 5:23pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1256 Hello all. Was hopeing that someone might point me in the right direction in finding a reasonably p
Old Hunter Logo AllenF at 4:38pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1488 Does anyone have a picture of the old Hunter logo (the sailboat with the keel) that you could scan a
Google Earth has gone underwater Tim R. at 4:07pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1564 The newest version of Google Earth(5.0) now lets you fly underwater. Chart your course and see what
Sailing opportunities in Ambergris Caye, Belize Pat Otto at 3:42pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1261 I haven't posted since the new site has been up. I've forgotten how! Wondering if anyone has cha
Need help finding a part for an CDI FF2 DavidB75 at 3:07pm 02.02.09 Smaller Boats 1/1202 Hello all, I am wondering if anyone knows where to find anchor pins for CDI FF2. I talked to "Sailr
Model Identification HEINZIR at 2:53pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/3871 I appreciated the sticky on differences between the Mac 26' models. Is there an easy way to tell, f
1981 Hunter 30 advice on purchase Cpt. Jon at 1:46pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1753 Hello, I have recently come across a 1981 (i think) Hunter 30 for sale for what is looking to be a
spring cleaning on an old head tholt at 1:22pm 02.02.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1423 Doesnt look like we have discussed heads in a while so here goes -- this spring we going to do some
Yanmar instrument panel overhaul (1) Mickey84H34 at 12:50pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 21/30573 The Yanmar 3GM30F instruments on my 84 Hunter are well worn and I'd like to replace everything but c
Walker bay dingy and H36 Andreas7699 at 12:37pm 02.02.09 Big Boats 4/1363 I have a Hunter 36 2008. I also have a Walker bay 10, wich I am towing after the boat when sailing.
Semco Products renom2 at 12:28pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2881 Hello I wanted to see if anyone has ever used the Semco Sealer on Teak or their 2 part cleaner. Di
Selecting a trailer mitchman at 10:30am 02.02.09 Trailer Sailors 13/10004 Hello, As I posted in a previous thread, I am looking for a trailer sailor in the 20-23ft class. I
Anchors: Opinions requested bffatcat at 9:54am 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 62/13704 Ive got an old 20lb CQR anchor. Its never been easy to set. Ive decided to replace it next season
Model OldFart at 9:49am 02.02.09 Cal 0/1407 Hi all, Being new to sailing and having just purchased a 1979 CAL 34? makes me feel very strange (

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Thru Hull Backing Plates jssailem at 11:16am 02.16.22 I did not use that double tighten technique. I was hanging in the slings for an overnight haul. We g
Yanmar coolant jdrutten at 11:14am 02.16.22 If I'm remembering correctly, YG30R is the updated nitrite-free version of YG30, for better aluminum
Yanmar coolant BigEasy at 11:07am 02.16.22 I have used Havoline Xtended life coolant(orange color) in my Yanmar 3YM30. It is an alternative co
Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems? JoeWhite at 10:56am 02.16.22 There is a "language" to drawing wiring diagram. To draw such that the reader understands the diagra
Choosing a battery charger Scott T-Bird at 10:53am 02.16.22 The currents on the AC side are 1/10th of the currents on the DC side. A 40A charger is about 500W
Thru Hull Backing Plates Dalliance at 10:51am 02.16.22 Your double nut plan creates a theoretical sealed chamber that will fill with water if the sealant a
Sole Refinish Question Archangel36cc at 10:47am 02.16.22 The sole is definitely a laminate and not solid hardwoods. I can definitely prep the surface careful
Choosing a battery charger JohnShannon at 10:45am 02.16.22 The currents on the AC side are 1/10th of the currents on the DC side. A 40A charger is about 500W
Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems? thinwater at 10:34am 02.16.22 Graph paper, mechanical pencil, and template. Don't have to boot it up, inexpensive, easily modifi
Don't drag your rudder on the ground when trailering. Doing some fixing after PO fail. justsomeguy at 10:24am 02.16.22 Oops.
Best Schematic Drawing Tool for Boat Electrical Systems? Head Sail at 10:18am 02.16.22 Graph paper, mechanical pencil, and template. Don't have to boot it up, inexpensive, easily modifie
Thru Hull Backing Plates Project_Mayhem at 10:05am 02.16.22 To each their own path. The "double" Nuts is nuts in my opinion. I prefer solid and simple. I would
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 02.16.22 will only screw on if aligned at 0.075 degrees perpendicular to a line drawn between the center of
First start in awhile... Benny17441 at 9:58am 02.16.22 Engine oil thickens when cold. Cold engine oil can place a drag on the starter motor causing it to
Thru Hull Backing Plates jssailem at 9:58am 02.16.22 To each their own path. The "double" Nuts is nuts in my opinion. I prefer solid and simple. I woul
Securing Batteries on my H34 Benny17441 at 9:51am 02.16.22 You could do screws in conjunction with epoxy if there is adequate surface area to adhere to.
Starter issues- 1982 Yanmar (1) Benny17441 at 9:43am 02.16.22 First of all 30 degree weather diminishes the power capacity of a battery, 2nd) the engine oil thick
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle AaronD at 9:43am 02.16.22 Ours was corroded badly enough that it had lost multiple chunks of the aluminum casting. I know it's
Hunter 34 companion hatch kloudie1 at 9:38am 02.16.22 My companionway slider had a teak "stop" underneath the front of the slider. It had two screws holdi
Thru Hull Backing Plates Project_Mayhem at 9:27am 02.16.22 I'm familiar with Mainesail's procedure for thru hulls. After some thought here's what I'm going to

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